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Level 5 Education and Training Course in Bristol – Ashley Down Centre – Evening

Cost£1,450.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 Education and Training Course in Bristol. Evening classes run at Ashley Down Centre, part-time over two years. The course prepares you to teach in further education and post-16 settings. You'll need at least 100 hours of teaching practice in a suitable setting, and you'll need to be 19 or over. You'll study teaching methods, assessment, and the skills needed to work as an educator in further education and training contexts. The course runs approximately 3 hours per week in the evening, making it possible to fit study around existing work or commitments.

Who this course is for

This Diploma is available as a 2 year part-time course starting in September 2016 or January 2017 ora 1 year full-time course starting in September 2016.

Entry requirements

You need to provide evidence that you can achieve the required teaching practice, ie at least 100 hours in a suitable location for practice which will allow a trainee teacher to meet the required standards.----You will need to identify a 'mentor' to assist you in your progress through the programme--You need to be 19 years of age or over--You need the aptitude and potential to study and achieve at Level 5--You should be able to achieve Level 2 as a minimum in your English, Mathematics and ICT skills--You need subject-specific qualifications/experience in the subject in which you are teaching--For all employed or seeking employment with a teaching or training organisation you will be required to provide a current DBS check--

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the knowledge and skills to plan and deliver teaching sessions in further education settings.
  • You'll learn how to assess learners and give constructive feedback.
  • You'll study theories of learning and how to apply them in your teaching practice.
  • You'll explore inclusive teaching approaches to support diverse groups of learners.
  • You'll build skills in evaluating and improving your own teaching practice.
  • You'll understand the professional standards and responsibilities of working in further education.
  • You'll learn how to design and use resources that support learning effectively.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Ashley Down Centre, held in the evening. Assessment includes observed teaching practice, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence gathered from your teaching placement. You need to complete at least 100 hours of teaching practice in a suitable setting. A mentor will support you throughout the programme. Assessment is designed to demonstrate your competence as a teacher in further education and training contexts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashley Down Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange a suitable teaching practice placement of at least 100 hours and identify a mentor to support your progress through the programme.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Adult Educator: teach adults in further education colleges or community settings.
  • Further Education Lecturer: deliver specialist subject teaching at college level.
  • Vocational Trainer: train learners in workplace or skills-based programmes.
  • Learning and Development Trainer: design and deliver training within organisations.
  • Skills Coach: support learners working toward vocational qualifications.
  • Community Education Tutor: teach in adult and community learning settings.
  • Assessor or Internal Verifier: assess and quality-assure vocational qualifications.

What you could study next

With a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, you could progress to a full teaching degree such as a BA or PGCE in Education, which may open roles in higher education or school settings. You might also pursue a Level 6 or Level 7 qualification in education leadership or management, such as a Master's in Education, if you want to move into curriculum development, management, or senior teaching roles.

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